The scale of Damian Williams' operation, with hundreds of thousands of AI songs and billions of automated streams, highlights potential vulnerabilities within the streaming industry.
According to the Department of Justice, Williams allegedly collected millions in royalties through fraudulent streaming practices, significantly impacting legitimate musicians and rights holders.
FBI acting assistant director Christie M Curtis emphasized the integrity of the music industry is under threat, pointing to the defendant's circumvention of established streaming platform policies.
The legal ramifications are severe, with charges against Williams including wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering, each carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence.
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